NBA: I'm really not a point guard god

The first half is over.

52: 42.

The Wizards returned to the locker room to rest with a two-point advantage.

The 76ers also returned to the locker room.

In the past, the opponent led by 10 points in the first half.

Head coach Larry Brown is bound to go crazy.

Today, though, Coach Brown is much more pleasant.

Of course, this is just a comparison with the old handsome himself.

"It was a good first half."

"Especially late in the second quarter."

"Played the performance we needed."

The 76ers will hardly believe their ears.

Being led by 10 points by the opponent, he was actually praised.

Does the sun rise from the west today?

Or did the boss change his temper?

Only Iverson immediately understood what Larry Brown was talking about.

Throughout the first half, Jordan scored 21 points.

Regardless of whether he is a 38-year-old veteran, this performance is already very remarkable.

But considering Jordan scored 17 points in the first quarter.

That means he actually only scored 4 points in the second quarter.

For Jordan, this is already a rare low score.

That said, Larry Brown was right.

Even Jordan gets tired.

Without Jordan, the most important firepower point, even if you are led by 10 points, you don't need to worry too much.

In the second quarter, the Wizards scored 24 points.

The firepower is not as good as the first quarter.

Moreover, the reason why the Wizards can still get 24 points.

Among them, 12 points were scored by Zhou Yao, who was considered unable to shoot.

Speaking of which, his touch was really hot.

Scored 4 consecutive three-pointers in a single quarter.

But throughout the first half, Zhou Yao took 9 shots.

In fact, only these 4 goals were scored.

The hit rate is really not particularly high.

What's more terrible is that Zhou Yao seems to be unable to shoot when he enters the three-point line.

This is why his three-point shooting rate is 100%, but so many people still think he is fooled.

However, even if he feels hot, so what.

Iverson's plan is becoming a reality step by step.

Zhou Yao has already fouled 4 times.

Moreover, Zhou Yao is also a defensive champion of the Wizards.

With him on the court, it will be difficult for Iverson to score the ball comfortably.

"Go harder!"

"Another foul."

"Even if it's for the purpose of protecting him, Collins will let him off the court to rest for a while."

"Of course, it would be even better if he could be allowed to leave the field with six fouls."

Before leaving the locker room, Larry Brown explained.

Before he knew it, the importance he attached to Zhou Yao could no longer be measured by the standard of an excellent rookie.

……

The start of the second half.

The 76ers' offense is very violent.

Iverson no longer desperately scored points, but took on more of the task of connecting the entire team.

Of course, if there is a chance to cause Zhou Yao to foul, he will never show mercy.

It just backfired.

Although Zhou Yao still got his fifth foul.

Collins did not replace Zhou Yao as Coach Brown imagined.

Zhou Yao's own defense did not relax at all.

Everyone knew that Zhou Yao would be sent off if he committed a foul.

But he himself doesn't seem to know this at all.

The defense is still as aggressive as ever.

Moreover, Iverson is also convinced that Zhou Yao makes a lot of small moves when defending.

It was all those inconspicuous little actions, but they were enough to make him uncomfortable.

However, these actions are hardly noticed by the referee.

Even if it is seen, the referee will not consider it a foul.

At the same time, Jordan also, as he said himself, took on more responsibilities as a point guard.

Many phone calls will be handed over to Zhou Yao.

The third quarter is over.

Zhou Yao already scored 24 points.

Prior to this, against the Timberwolves, Zhou Yao played 42 minutes and only scored 23 points.

Now, there is an entire fourth quarter waiting for him.

Of course, the 76ers also gained something in the third quarter.

That is Arenas 6 offenders.

Although he was an undrafted pick, Arenas has gradually become a starter in these few games.

However, compared to Zhou Yao, Arenas is really not that important.

……

The fourth quarter begins.

The 76ers' offensive is even more ferocious.

However, the effect is not great.

Iverson has played all three quarters.

This is a back-to-back game.

Even if it is Iron Man, Iverson is a little tired until now.

In contrast, the Wizards players, including Zhou Yao, who played the longest, got some rest time.

With 3 minutes left in the game, Zhou Yao got his sixth foul.

This is also the first time he has been sent off since entering the NBA.

Before, there were only 5 fouls against the Nets.

But at this time, Zhou Yao has scored 32 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, and 1 block.

Finally scored in double figures.

But he didn't get a triple-double.

Iverson was also exhausted.

Only 3 minutes left.

The score was indeed 95:84.

3 points in 11 minutes.

That's not to say it can't be done at all.

If it is Iverson with plenty of energy.

In other words, even if he still has a little physical strength, he will grit his teeth and persist.

However, in the constant consumption with Zhou Yao, not only Iverson's physical strength was exhausted, but also his patience.

Although, Iverson scored a game-high 39 points in this game.

However, now he really doesn't have the confidence to help the team win this game.

What's more, it's just Zhou Yao's sixth foul and leaving the field.

Jordan is still on the court.

Although Jordan looked like he lacked physical fitness in the last three quarters.

But what happened, who knows!

Jordan is still on the court, with only 3 minutes left to reverse the 11-point difference.

Iverson shook his head helplessly, signaling the coach to replace him.

Iverson is gone, so there is no suspense for the Wizards to win.

The Wizards won 21 consecutive victories.

……

Just when people thought that the Wizards would win the Cavaliers next and continue their winning streak.

The Wizards' winning streak came to an abrupt end.

In this game, Jordan is still playing point guard.

19 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, 1 blocks.

At this age, he actually got a triple-double.

Zhou Yao scored 30+ for the second consecutive game.

31 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals.

However, facing the underdogs in the Eastern Conference, no one on the team got the 20+ Cavaliers, and the Wizards still lost.

Some even questioned it.

Let Zhou Yao, who can hardly shoot, score so many points in a game, it is basically hurting the team.

Others concluded that Zhou Yao's scoring methods are nothing more than three-pointers, dunks, and free throws.

Since entering the nba, he has never made a mid-range shot.

Even layups will be blocked.

In addition, in this game, Zhou Yao's best assists were also overwhelmed by his main competitor, Andre Miller.

It seems that the Wizards must make adjustments.

I can't continue to let Jordan help his apprentice to brush up the data so unscrupulously.

Otherwise, the Wizards' next game will be difficult...